People en Español selected the Stars of the Year 2007. This selection includes actors/actresses (Kate del Castillo, Adamari López, and Angélica Vale), singers (Luis Miguel, Jennifer López, Juan Luis Guerra andVíctor Manuelle) and the couple of the year (Don Omar and his girlfriend Jackie Guerrido).

Jennifer Lopez – She accomplished a lot this year…between the Spanish album, the English album, El Cantante, the Univision miniseries, the continuous success of her clothing line, her first tour with her hubby, and being pregnant with her first babe…when does she sleep?

Kate Del Castillo – Taking Hollywoodby storm. This year she starred in Trade and The Black Pimpernel. Next year she is set to star in four films – Julia, Bad Guys, Under the Same Moon and Por vida (For Life).

Angelica Vale – The Comedian of the Year. She really did a superb job in La Fea Mas Bella.

Adamari Lopez – Named the “year’s comeback” for her return to telenovelas.

Juan Luis Guerra and Victor Manuelle are recognized for their successful year in the music industry.

Don Omar and Jackie Guerrido – The Couple of the Year.

Luis Miguel – Dad of the Year – His first son was born this year and he finally stepped up to the father role with his estranged daughter.

He will perform on the Today show on October 22nd, and he will be the first Latin rock artist to do so!

His single, Me Enamora, is the number one Latin song for the fourth consecutive week. In addition, USA TODAY chose Me Enamora as one of last week’s Hottest Songs, alongside popular jams by Kanye West, Chris Brown, and Timbaland.

There is no stopping Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez, who we all know as Latin Grammy winner Juanes.

Juan Luis Guerra recently released a new music video for his song “La Traviesa.” The video was directed by fellow Dominican Taba Blanchard. The music video is visually stunning as its premise focuses on a man’s international search for a woman. The video is mostly comprised of home video footage that the director acquired from friends across the globe.

Field 14 – Classical
Category 44 – Best Classical Album
Mejor Album de Música Clásica
Melhor Álbum de Música Clássica

Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s) if other than the artist. Albums Only.
Premio al /los Artista(s) y Productor(es). Solamente álbumes.
Prêmio ao(s) Artista(s), Produtor(es). Somente Álbuns.

More than ever, Latinas are feeling the pressure to be skinny. Therefore former model and Cuban-born TV personality Daisy Fuentes will lead Fitness magazine in its Mind, Body, Spirit initiative as its superstar. In the September issue of Fitness (which hit newsstands August 14th), Daisy discusses her body confidence, and how to reset the dial on what America calls “beautiful”. She even offers a workout that helps her get ready for a photo shoot. Her interview and her consejos para las Latinas are a breath of fresh air as more and more magazines feature pencil thin models and celebrities.

Your comadre-blogger has hooked you up with excerpt on the interview.🙂 In the Fitness interviews, Daisy talks about:

Celebrity role models: “It takes someone as confident as Jennifer Lopez to turn a body part that’s often considered a flaw into something hot.”

Hispanic women’s pressure to feel thin: “There’s a part of you that really wants to embrace your curves, then there’s society saying no one likes curves.”

Whether Hispanic body image will change in five years:“I like the multicultural celebration of body image that is going on now. [I’m happy] that we’re all starting to see how beauty shines through no matter what you look like. I’m also a big supporter of charities that boost girls’ self-esteem.”

Her own curves: “When I was younger, I used to worry about it all the time. Now I’m know that I’m doing the best I can. I don’t care about the criticism.”

Her advice for other women:“Don’t be so hard on yourself. But, if you don’t like something about your body, change it. Eat healthy and work out.”